Man of the match Dan Lydiate revels in Grand Slam success for Wales

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate claimed there could be no better feeling than clinching the Grand Slam with a 16-9 victory over France in Cardiff.

Sam Warburton lifts Six Nations trophy (Pic: Getty)

An Alex Cuthbert try and four successful kicks from Leigh Halfpenny ensured Wales secured a fifth win of the campaign and the Six Nations title.

But they had to endure some nervy moments in the second half as the French pressed and were thankful for the bone-crunching tackling of Lydiate, who was deservedly named man-of-the-match for his efforts.

The delighted back row star said: ‘It’s a very young team and this was their first chance to win anything.

‘To do it at home in the last match in the Six Nations, what could be better? The crowd were our 16th man, thank you all for turning up.’